Martin Drive Oct. E-News

Martin Drive E-News - October 2008

Vliet Street Community Green Market is Extended

Sundays 11am to 3 pm -- Washington Park Senior Center
4420 W. Vliet Street

Please come to the market on Sundays. The market is being extended at the request of the request of the produce vendors. So help them with the harvest by coming out to purchase their wares.

Night Time Trick or Treat -- Friday October 31st

This year the ever-loved night time trick or treat falls on Halloween. Preparations and planning are taking place now. We will need help with registration, delivery to treating homes, and security monitors. Please contribute to this uniting event.

CELEBRATE FAIR TRADE MONTH ON WEST VLIET STREET
October 8, Fair Trade wine and chocolate tasting at Perpendicular Wine Bar, 5000 W. Vliet, at 7pm featuring a speaker from Divine Chocolate Company.

October 10, Free Poetry Reading and Entertainment by Jim Schley and Jesus Villa at 7:00pm at Art and Soul Gallery.

October 11, 1 to 2 pm, Free Story Time with Rainbow Booksellers at Art and Soul Gallery.

October 16, 7 pm: Rev. Vincent Busch will speak on the current "Culture Clash" or "Ways that money can enhance or hinder a Substance Economy". Rev. Busch works with the Subanen Tribe in the Philippines to design products that encourage the use of traditional skills in making jewelry in order to be economically sustainable. Event sponsored by Four Corners of the World at 5407 West Vliet Street.

October 17 and 18, City Wide Gallery Night and Day at Art and Soul.

October 23, 7-8:30 pm: Rishi Tea Tasting and presentation on Fair Trade Tea by Rishi Tea Company staff sponsored by Four Corners of the World at 5407 West Vliet Street. Please RSVP to 443-9606, if possible.

October 24 and 25: Celebration of Sustainable Art and Crafts from Wisconsin and numerous developing countries at the Four Corners of the World Fair Trade Store at 5401 West Vliet. Local artist Dara Chappie will exhibit art made by recycling. Go to www.milwfairtrade.org for Citywide events.

Got the Utility Bill Blues?

We energies can shut off your utilities if you have past due balances until Oct. 15. If you face having, utilities shut off here are some things you can do.

Contact the utility company immediately to make a payment plan. If you cannot reach a payment agreement, contact the Public Service Commission’s Consumer Affairs @ (800) 225-7729.

If you need help paying your utility bill, there is financial assistance available for income eligible households thru the Wisconsin Home Energy Assistance Program (WHEAP) at (866) 432-8947 or online at www.homeenergyplus.wi.gov

There is a comprehensive listing of the State’s energy assistance programs at (800) 522-3014 or online @ www.energyhelp.wi.gov.

Foreclosure Prevention & Assistance

Do not be afraid to reach out for help. There are more and more foreclosures coming up. If you need help, reach out and be persistent in requesting help.

Some resources for help with foreclosure are:

Homeowner Preservation Foundation Hotline 1-888-995-HOPE

Acorn Housing Corp. 414-444-6902

Housing Resources Inc. 414-461-6330